Government Invests Over $1.7 Billion in the Canada Training Benefit
Beginning in 2020, the Canada Training Benefit (CTB) will help workers reduce the cost of training by up to 50%. Learn more.
New Deadline March 4, 2021: SWODF/EODF Business Stream
The Southwestern and Eastern Ontario Development Funds offer up to $500k-$5M to support a business’ investments in innovative facilities and equipment.
194 New Jobs Created at Local Manufacturing Plants Thanks to SWODF
The Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) is set to provide five local manufacturing plants with a collective $2,086,838 in government grants.
[Webinar] February 27: Navigating ERP Implementation + Funding Support
Attend the Navigating ERP Implementation + Funding Support webinar on Thursday, Feb 27, 2020 to learn about implementing ERP software and funding programs.
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program: Apply by March 20, 2020
Ontario manufacturers and processors of wood products can apply for up to 30% of project costs via the Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program.
Canadian Government Funding Landscape: A Wrap on 2019 and Insights on 2020
Well, whether we’re thrilled about it or not, we’ve officially put 2019 behind us and have welcomed 2020! As Canadians prepare for the year ahead, many businesses plan to undergo a similar jumpstart. Companies and governments operate on cycles that change throughout the year. These organizations tend to prepare and/or focus on annual budgets while…
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP): Hire Foreign Workers
Ontario businesses looking to recruit top talent may find themselves stalled by a domestic labour shortage in particular fields. As a result, they may have to look to the international candidate pool to find the right candidates. Once these future employees have been identified, figuring out how to facilitate their immigration to Ontario and get…
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund Supports $10.1M Project for FCA
FCA Canada recently received funding from the Ontario provincial government to support an investment in a new Vehicle Dynamics Simulator (VDS) lab that features the most advanced driving simulation technology in North America. FCA Canada, a subsidiary of FCA US, operates assembly facilities in Windsor and Brampton, Ontario; these facilities produce several Chrysler and Dodge…
Next Intake Open October 19, 2020: SWODF/EODF Community Economic Development Stream
Update: In response to COVID-19, the fourth intake period of SWODF/EODF is October 19, 2020 – December 1, 2020. The Community Economic Development Streams of the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) and the Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) provide support to municipalities and not-for-profit organizations for projects and investments that spur economic development in southwestern…
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund: Up to $15M for Infrastructure Improvements
The Government of Canada announced in Budget 2017 that an additional $300M would be available over a 10-year period to further support the development of creative hubs (multi-tenant facilities that bring together professionals from a range of arts or heritage sectors and creative initiatives that offer programming to the public) and cultural spaces. Branching from…